Contract Administrator / Senior Contract Administrator

Location
US-PA-Jeannette

Job ID

P01656

# Positions

1

Experience (Years)

5

Category

Other

Overview

Prior to contract signature, this position reviews and negotiates all contractual terms and conditions of sale with customers for all product lines and business units in line with Elliott corporate policies in order to minimize legal and financial exposure to the company. This position will negotiate terms and conditions on jobs ranging from a few thousand dollars to tens of millions of dollars with various customers in countries around the globe.

Level and salary will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

Negotiate contracts with the favorable conditions to minimize the risk of losses to the organization, while maintaining good relationships with our customers.

Administer corporate policies and procedures regarding contracts. This includes educating sales force and other internal customers with respect to the same.

Develop strategies for the review and resolution of sales contract language in line with corporate risk management policies.

Coordinate and create long-term contractual agreements with current and potential customers to enhance order activity.

Activities are covered by specific broad policies, but the position often requires recognizing and resolving unusual contractual requirements which might, if unresolved, pose serious risks to the organization.

Maintain contract law knowledge and negotiation skills through continuing education.

Qualifications

J.D. or other law degree is preferred. Alternatively, Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Business or related disciplines with experience in commercial contracts and/or contract law would be required.

A background in contract negotiation; both domestic and international beneficial.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Decisive and possess strong negotiation skills.

Skills and abilities to negotiate with Corporate Officers and Attorneys.

Fluency in English required; knowledge of non-US contract law beneficial.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams during negotiations.

Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Industrial and/or manufacturing experience preferred.

Elliott is a tobacco and drug free workplace. In accordance with U.S. Federal regulations, Elliott Group is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

No agency submissions please. NOTE: Resumes submitted to any Elliott Group employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the Elliott Group Recruiting team in Houston, TX or Jeannette, PA will become the property of Elliott Group and no search fees will be paid.